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I’ve been waiting six years to create a Star Wars themed shared bedroom for my boys. I missed my chance when they were head over heels for clone troopers a while ago, so you better believe I’m not missing out this time! My little one […]

Have you ever seen those paparazzi photos of celebrities walking through airports looking effortlessly chic while carrying their designer overnight bag? I’m always wondering what they have in those carry-ons to keep them looking so stylish while I schlep off the plane looking exhausted and […]

Today’s post is sponsored by Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator. Thank you for supporting the brands that help keep KSW going. Care to try it? Use this coupon on your next purchase of Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator. I’ve dreamed of having a family that rode bikes together […]

A few mornings ago, as we stepped outside in the chill of the early morning air, my six-year-old son stopped in his tracks and said— “Smell that! Take a deep breath.” “It’s so fresh,” his brother followed up. And my heart stretched a little on both […]

Celebrating the wonderful world of Eric Carle, beloved author and illustrator by highlighting some amazing art work inspired by his books. Best known for The Hungry Caterpillar and his Brown Bear series, his tissue collage technique is easily recognizable and adored by young fans all […]

I came up with this baked oatmeal recipe for my family a few weeks ago and I have been thinking about it non-stop ever since. Oh how I wish I could have you all over tomorrow and we could sit out on my back porch, […]

Love is warm, Love is tender, Love is deep, Love is kind, Love is sharing, Love is hard to hold on to. Love is a feeling; an intense emotion; something we cannot grasp or even touch – so how on earth do we capture it […]

Do you have a set list of tasks on hand that your preschoolers and kindergarteners can do to help around the house? If your kids are anything like mine, they actually LOVE to help out and if the task involves a spray bottle well, they’re […]

Marina shared her favorite mango green smoothie recipe the other day and I dreamed about it for a week straight. I finally got to the store and stocked up on frozen mango so I could make these for breakfast yesterday. They were everything I knew […]

These incredibly easy-to-make cookies are the perfect activity to get kids excited about Turkey Day. There’s no need for perfection, so let your kids have a ball creating wonky turkeys and cross-eyed fowl. There’s even time for a quick lesson in Giving and more than […]